Overview
- France defeated Germany 85–63 in the qualifying window to clinch a berth at the 2026 World Cup in Berlin.
- The team faces Nigeria on Sunday at 19:00 at the Astroballe in Villeurbanne, televised on beIN Sports 2.
- Les Bleues opened the window with lopsided wins over the Philippines (115–66) and Colombia (88–48).
- Center Dominique Malonga has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after a concussion confirmed by medical exams, the federation said.
- The World Cup is scheduled for September 4–13, 2026 in Berlin.